A birthday book for Brother Stone
John Minford
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A birthday book for Brother Stone
by John Minford
Published
January 2004
Publisher
The Chinese University Press
Pages
378
ISBN-13
9789629961114
ISBN-10
9629961113
Description
"David Hawkes, described by a distinguished fellow sinologist as "the best living translator in our field, as well as one of the nicest people to have graced our profession", celebrates his eightieth birthday this year (2003). In this unusual and varied Birthday Book (a Festschrift with a difference), over forty of David's friends, students, colleagues and admirers from all over the world have come together to wish him a happy birthday, and to celebrate the man, and his exceptional scholarly and creative achievements. David Hawkes is best known for his masterful translations, in which he has set the highest standards, not only of scholarship, but also of creative ingenuity and eloquence, standards that have inspired a whole generation of translators. But as readers will discover from this rich collection, the books are only part of the story: over the years their author has touched and inspired a great number of people -- as teacher, friend, and mentor -- perhaps more deeply than his own modesty has allowed him to realise. This book is divided into three parts. The first part consists of informal reminiscences, poems and personal contributions of various kinds; the second part brings together essays, both sinological and general; the third and last part consists of translations."--Publisher description.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A birthday book for Brother Stone?
This edition of A birthday book for Brother Stone has approximately 378 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A birthday book for Brother Stone?
For most readers, A birthday book for Brother Stone typically takes between 7h 53m and 5h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A birthday book for Brother Stone?
The estimated word count for A birthday book for Brother Stone is approximately 94,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A birthday book for Brother Stone?
A birthday book for Brother Stone was written by John Minford.
When was A birthday book for Brother Stone published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.